Archive · 27 Jul 2025
Mumbai's Revamped 'Van Rani' Toy Train to Resume Service
The 'Van Rani' toy train in Mumbai's Sanjay Gandhi National Park is making a comeback!
It has new Vistadome coaches with glass roofs and big windows for better views of the forest.
The train stopped running after being damaged.
Now, it runs on batteries and has pictures of animals inside.
It will go through a section of the park, with spots like a mini zoo.
It is meant to be fun and educational, especially for children!
Mumbai's 'Van Rani' toy train is set to restart operations with Vistadome coaches after a four-year hiatus.
Trial runs began June 30, 2025, and daily technical verifications concluded on July 25.
The battery-operated train features four coaches with wildlife illustrations and metro-style seating.
It will run on a 2.3 km narrow-gauge track through the Krishnagiri Upvan section of SGNP.
Local BJP MP Piyush Goyal spearheaded the revival, aiming to boost tourism and promote sustainable practices.
- Who
- Local BJP MP Piyush Goyal accelerated the project's revival.
- What
- The 'Van Rani' toy train is returning with Vistadome coaches.
- When
- Trial runs began on June 30, 2025, and operations are set to resume soon.
- Where
- Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) in Mumbai, within the Krishnagiri Upvan section.
- Why
- To enhance tourism and provide an exciting experience while promoting sustainable practices.
- Train Name
- Van Rani
- Location
- Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), Mumbai
- Coach Type
- Vistadome
- Power Source
- Battery-operated
- Track Length
- 2.3 km
- Passenger Capacity
- 80 per train
